First prize of the tournament will be Rs.400,000 and only players with a rating of 2200 and above may be allowed to participate. Last date for entry is 10th March without late fee and 16th March with late fee.

The tournament will be of 10 rounds, played under a time control of 90 minutes for the first 40 moves and remaining game in 30 minutes, with an increment of 30 seconds from move 1.